Bangkok , Thailand -LRB- CNN -RRB- -- Thailand 's military announced Thursday that it has taken control of the government .

Here 's what that means for travelers visiting one of Asia 's most popular tourist destinations .

The biggest implication of the coup -- declared after rival factions were unable to come up with a suitable agreement to govern -- is the nationwide curfew , in effect from 10 p.m.-5 a.m. until further notice .

However , the military said air passengers with arrival and departure flights scheduled during the curfew are permitted to travel to and from the airports at any time , and are advised to carry a printout of their flight itinerary .

All airports in Thailand remain open and flights are still operating as scheduled .

On the ground in Bangkok and beyond

On the ground in Bangkok on Friday morning , streets are calm and most residents are carrying on with their lives as normal , though military checkpoints have been set up at various locations throughout the country .

Since the coup announcement was made , protest groups on both sides have dismantled their camps in line with the army 's ban on gatherings of five people or more .

The military announced a nationwide closure of schools until Sunday , though some international schools remained open .

All foreigners , regardless of whether they are tourists or residents , are advised to carry their passports with them at all times .

Tourist attractions , government offices , embassies , shops , restaurants and malls are still open , though some have adjusted their hours in line with the curfew .

All Bangkok expressways currently remain open .

The city 's BTS Skytrain , MRT subway , Suvarnabhumi Airport Rail Link , public ferries and trains continue to operate , though hours have been adjusted in line with the curfew .

Taxis were reportedly available at both airports for passengers arriving after the curfew , though travelers posting on social media reported experiencing longer lines than usual .

All popular tourist destinations outside of Bangkok , including Phuket , Chiang Mai and Krabi , are all operating as normal and there is a limited military presence on the streets , according to reports , though popular night spots closed early on Thursday night due to the curfew .

Television and social media

All state-run , satellite and cable TV providers have been ordered to carry only the signal of the army 's television channel .

CNN is among those networks that have been taken off the air .

In an announcement on their Facebook page , the military government announced that Thai citizens should not believe rumors that they will shut down the internet , social media or Youtube .

Though there are reports the military is monitoring social media and will block any content perceived as a threat to national security , as of Friday morning all websites and apps were working normally .

With TV stations now off the air , Twitter is one of the best ways to get real-time information on the situation in Bangkok .

Richard Barrow , a full-time travel blogger based in Bangkok , is a top source for those seeking news about the protests as well as travel advice . He can be followed at Twitter.com / richardbarrow .

Local English-language media on Twitter include the Bangkok Post : Twitter.com / BPbreakingnews ; The Nation : Twitter.com / nationnews ; and MCOT : Twitter.com / MCOT_Eng .

Government warnings

Tourists are advised to check with their governments before traveling to Thailand , as warnings vary and can impact the validity of their travel insurance .

In a statement following the coup announcement , the United States Embassy in Bangkok issued an emergency message .

`` U.S. citizens are advised to stay alert , exercise caution , and monitor media coverage , '' it said .

`` You are advised to avoid areas where there are protest events , large gatherings , or security operations and follow the instructions of Thai authorities . ''

In response to the coup , the Hong Kong government raised its Outbound Travel Alert for Thailand to red , indicating it feels residents face a significant threat by visiting .

`` Residents intending to visit Thailand should adjust their travel plans and avoid non-essential travel , including leisure travel , '' says the statement .

`` Those already there should monitor the situation , exercise caution , attend to personal safety and avoid protests and large gatherings of people . ''

Tourist hotlines

The Tourism Authority of Thailand issued a statement advising tourists seeking assistance to call the following hotlines .

TAT Call Centre : 1672

Tourist Police Call Centre : 1155

BTS Hotline : +66 -LRB- 0 -RRB- 2617 6000

MRT Customer Relations Center : +66 -LRB- 0 -RRB- 2624 5200

SRT -LRB- train service -RRB- Call Center : 1690

Transport Co. , Ltd. , -LRB- inter-provincial bus service -RRB- Call Center : 1490

AOT -LRB- Suvarnabhumi Airport -RRB- Call Centre : 1722

Suvarnabhumi Airport Operation Center : +66 -LRB- 0 -RRB- 2132 9950 or 2

Don Mueang Airport Call Center : +66 -LRB- 0 -RRB- 2535 3861 , -LRB- 0 -RRB- 2535 3863

Thai Airways International Call Center : +66 -LRB- 0 -RRB- 2356 1111

Bangkok Airways Call Center : 1771

Nok Air Call Center : 1318

Thai AirAsia Call Center : +66 -LRB- 0 -RRB- 2515 9999

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On Thursday , Thailand 's military announced it had taken control of the government in a coup

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Military imposed an overnight curfew between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. in Bangkok

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Air passengers with arrival and departure flights scheduled during the curfew are permitted to travel